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bubothereader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed this book—truly a fun read, but ultimately, just not the right genre for me. I HATE the insta-love trope (thanks Twilight) and this gave me a lot of those vibes. I appreciate the time travel plot and the minimal amount of loose ends. I’ve seen many people saying Glenda and Charlotte are unrealistic, but having family members like them—I’d say Gier nailed jealousy. My biggest issue with this series is the romance—take it out and give me a time travel plot...I’m sold. I think it’s dangerous to sell insta-love like this to kids because then they believe they should fall in love in two weeks when they start dating some one. No. No. No. no. That’s not a great narrative for teens. Charlotte’s pining is way more believable—at least she’d known the guy for years.
TL;DR: great time travel plot; it’s a no on the romance.
TL;DR: great time travel plot; it’s a no on the romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Death, Violence, Sexism, Misogyny, and Gore
delia008's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
the best book in the trilogy!! i loved xemerius and raphael and leslie and in this book i loved gideon and gwenny sooo much( they have a special place in my heart now). though i kind of have some questions that weren't answered in the end. (but i still love it!!!)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
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